Georgia NOW News for Monday August 3, 2026

Students across Georgia are heading back to the classroom as the 2026-2027 school year begins. In this episode, we cover what families can expect on the first day of school, from easing back-to-school anxiety and preparing kids for success to the rising cost of school supplies. Plus, a central Georgia fire department adopts a new shift schedule aimed at reducing firefighter burnout, Georgia Democrats rally in Savannah as they prepare for November's midterm elections, the race to fill the late Congressman David Scott's seat heads to a runoff, and we explain why what many thought was an earthquake in Gwinnett County was actually something much more common. 🎧 Tune in 24/7 to Georgia NOW. Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com — and don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share Georgia NOW News wherever you get your podcasts. #GeorgiaNOW #GeorgiaNews #BackToSchool #GeorgiaSchools #Education #Firefighters #Politics #Elections #Savannah #GwinnettCounty #Podcast #NewsPodcast #PeachState